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UN advocate for people with disabilities says he and 'the system' failed those in conflict
Summary
On his final day, Giles Julie, identified in the briefing as the United Nations’ global advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding, said he had “failed” to secure institutional change and shared three frontline cases from Gaza, Chad and Ukraine to illustrate gaps in protection and assistance.
Giles Julie, identified in the briefing as the United Nations’ global advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding, said on his final day in the role that he and “the system” had failed people with disabilities in war-affected settings.
"I feel like I failed, and I feel like the system failed," Giles said, opening his remarks and announcing he would share three stories from the field to show the consequences of institutional gaps.
He described Amro, a boy in Gaza who lost a leg after being shot during what he called "the great march," was treated in Turkey and returned traumatized and isolated. Giles said the boy hid in his parents’ apartment for two years and that small acts of kindness — shared meals, a walk on the beach — helped him re-engage with his community.
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